DJI
Osmo 360
Dual-lens 360 action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS imaging, 8K 360 video, 120MP panoramic photos, IP68 10m waterproofing, and 128GB built-in storage.
$549
Released Jul 2025
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Osmo 360 is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
Osmo 360
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo 360 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo 360 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 16,000)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo 360 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo 360 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo 360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Osmo 360 is 79mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 48mm thicker.
Osmo 360 is 4 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 81mm Osmo 360 · 34mm Osmo Pocket 3
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo 360
Codecs
Adds OSV, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61, 36.3, 81
Resolution
120 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 16,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Osmo 360 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
179 g vs 183 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo 360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓120MP panoramic photos
- ✓IP68 and 10m waterproof
- ✓128GB built-in storage
Cons
- –Fisheye stitching limits underwater use
- –JPEG photos only
- –360 workflow adds editing steps
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo 360 or Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo 360 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 120MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo 360 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo 360 is 120 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo 360 and Osmo Pocket 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo 360 does not have IBIS, while osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo 360 or the Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo 360 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo 360 weighs 183 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 4 g lighter.
Do the Osmo 360 and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Osmo 360: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo 360 and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
Osmo 360: Yes. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo 360 and 640 shots for the Osmo Pocket 3, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo 360 launched at $549 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $30 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.